"What did you just say?" Gibbs demanded, staring into Joe's eyes.
"The one that got away... Gail, what a pleasant surprise" Joe stated as he watched Abby walk up to the group. Abby moved closer to Gibbs, making sure that she lined her body to fit against Gibbs's side. Gibbs placed his arm around her shoulders with his hand cradling the back of her neck.
"Uh...hi" said Abby, briefly making eye contact with Joe before turning to look at Gibbs.
"I got you kitten" he whispered, placing a brief kiss on Abby's temple.
Gibbs turned to Joe as he heard him say, "So Max, shall we play a little? Perhaps trade Subs for a while?"
Abby slid a glance to the Sub that was still tied up to the rack, making eye contact with the trembling girl. Abby looked closely, and under that heavy makeup was a young girl that had gotten in over her head. Abby smiled at the young girl, trying to show her that it would be OK.
*Whack* the girl jumped suddenly as the soft leather whip met her back. "Do not make eye contact, or any contact, unless I say so, understood?" intoned Joe, stroking the leather handle almost lovingly. "Yes master" was the whimpered reply.
"So Max, what do you say?" Joe asked, not even bothering to conceal the look of wanting he was sending Abby's way.
Gibbs stared at Joe for a moment and then slowly formed a cruel grin on his face. Gibbs turned his body until it was facing Abby's. With the hand resting on her neck, he slid up slowly to bunch her hair at the nape of her neck, his other hand he brought around Abby's side to slide across her hip and rest on her bottom pulling her flush against him. Abby gasped anew at the feel of Gibbs's hard body against her own. Not concerning herself with the fact that they were giving a "show" to Joe, Abby allowed herself to melt into Gibbs's frame. She looked up into his eyes and stopped breathing all together. The look on his face was breathtaking. The energy and possessiveness that shone from his eyes enveloped Abby, his hard features not giving anything away, and the hint of the cruel smile remained.
Lowering his head slowly until his lips pressed gently on Abby's own. Then they went up in flames. The kiss was consuming. No gentle lover was Gibbs; he staked his claim as only he could. Abby was so caught up in the feelings that he created she didn't know where Gibbs finished and she began. She wound her arms around Gibbs, cradling the back of his head to pull him forward, to take more of him. He took both his arms and grasped her wrists, bringing her arms down and joining them at the base of her spine. Slowly he pulled back from the kiss, never taking his eyes from Abby. He guided her to his side, and placed his body partly in front of her own.
"I do not share what is mine." Gibbs stated, staring down Joe, daring him to make a move towards Abby. It was almost comical the expressions that crossed Joe's face. Both Gibbs, and by extension Tony and Tim, saw the almost frantic feral want that was reflected in his depths. He wanted Abby "Gail", but even in his ego-maniacal state, could see that "Max" was a force to be reckoned with.
"Come on Max, it will be fun, you can discipline mine, and I can finally have a taste of Gail, she looks like she needs a firm hand." Joe said, looking over Gibbs's shoulder where Abby stood. Abby stiffed at the words but it was nothing on what Gibbs did next. Before Abby could blink, Gibbs had pushed Joe back and up against the wall. With an almost casual movement, Gibbs raised one hand and placed it on Joe's pressure point, leaning in until he was sure he was creating more pain than pleasure. Joe's eyes widened in surprise, he hadn't expected such a strong response. Most couples that engaged in play in this room were open to sharing, and with Gail so close he wanted to try, but getting past "Max" was going to be difficult. He decided one last attempt.
"You remember me mentioning my previous Sub partner? She needed strong discipline, and I gave it to her. Gail looks like she needs the same, let me be the one to show you how it's done..." before Joe had even stopped speaking Gibbs growled "That's it, I've had enough." He moved back only to swing forward again, his closed fist making firm contact with Joe's jaw. Joe's head snapped back and Joe groaned in pain.
"DiNozzo, now." Gibbs spoke.
Within moment, two agents came into the room and headed towards the corner of the room where Joe lay heaped on the floor. Tony pulled Joe roughly to his feet and started to read him his rights. Gibbs just stared at Joe, watching him as he was half dragged out of the room. Gibbs could see Tim talking with the hosts, explaining the situation that had taken sound of soft sobbing gained his attention, and he turned to the Sub that was still tied to the rack. Gibbs gently untied the girl, and one of the hosts came over to take her away, so she could calm herself.
Throughout the whole situation, Abby stood near one of the rear walls, watching it all play out. Gibbs had been magnificent; controlling the situation, her knight in shining armour came in and saved the day, as he always did. Abby realised she loved Gibbs even more for that. This whole night had been a revelation. Being on this assignment, being this close to him and being able to touch him so freely had taken Abby to a higher level of knowledge. She knew that she loved him, but realised that she would never be able to have what she wanted. She had shown her true feelings, where as Gibbs? He was playing the part, played it so very well that Abby almost believed that there could be something more between them. But as soon as he moved in for the closure, and immediately afterwards, he had not even turned to see where she was, she was completely out of his mind so focused was he on his goal.
Oh to be the focus of his focus, wished Abby to herself ruefully. Shaking her head, Abby took one last look at Gibbs strong back as he stood there watching his agents take care of the rooms occupants secure in the knowledge that he was putting away the bad guy. She turned and made her way slowly to the other end of the room and slipped out, heading out of the building.
Gibbs stood still, watching the Sub being comforted and taken away to compose herself. He took in a deep breath, trying to control his emotions. He had nearly lost it all, the gall of that man thinking that he could touch a hair on his girl's head! Unbelievable! Gibbs was blown away by the events that transpired tonight. Abby in his arms willingly touching him, kissing him. He had never known such pleasure, and to have that pleasure at the hands of his Goth... Heaven. Now that this case was finished he could continue with Abby, explore both of their feelings and hopefully come to an understanding that both would be happy with. Gibbs turned to Abby to find that she was not there. Gibbs took a double take before turning around to face the room again, scanning for Abby, but she was nowhere to be found. What the hell is going on Gibbs thought to himself, where is she?
